# Vimeo privacy rating

Video hosting platform for creators and businesses, with ad-free playback, privacy controls, live streaming and video tools sold by subscription.

## Summary

Vimeo scores 10 out of 100 (grade F) on the video platforms criteria. It partly meets no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://vimeo.com
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Web, Android, iOS
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored)
- Category: [Video platforms](https://privacyratings.com/video-platforms/)
- Grade: F (10/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The Android app includes AppsFlyer, Firebase Analytics, Pendo and Swrve. | https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.vimeo.android.videoapp/latest/ |
| No ads or data sales | Partial | Funded by subscriptions with no ads on videos, but the privacy notice discloses sale or sharing of data with third parties for targeted advertising. | https://vimeo.com/legal/privacy/us-state-notice |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/video-platforms/vimeo/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/video-platforms/vimeo.md